A highly sensitive RF-to-DC power converter with an extended dynamic range

Abdullah Almansouri, Mahmoud Ouda, Khaled N. Salama

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Abstract

This paper proposes a highly sensitive RF-to-DC power converter with an extended dynamic range that is designed to operate at the medical band 433 MHz and simulated using 0.18 μm CMOS technology. Compared to the conventional fully cross-coupled rectifier, the proposed design offers 3.2× the dynamic range. It is also highly sensitive and requires -18 dBm of input power to produce a 1 V-output voltage when operating with a 100 kΩ load. Furthermore, the proposed design offers an open circuit sensitivity of -23.4 dBm and a peak power conversion efficiency of 67%.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 60th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages436-439
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509063895
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 27 2017
Event60th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2017 - Boston, United States
Duration: Aug 6 2017Aug 9 2017

Publication series

NameMidwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems
Volume2017-August
ISSN (Print)1548-3746

Conference

Conference60th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period08/6/1708/9/17

Keywords

  • Energy harvesting
  • RF-DC converter
  • Rectifier
  • Self-bias
  • Wireless powering

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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